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The Giant Of Religion Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 5, 2008

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Today we are going to look at a very cruel giant, the giant of religion

INTRO: A young girl became a Christian in an exciting revival at her church and was baptized the closing Sunday morning. That afternoon she ran through the house singing and dancing. Her sour grandfather rebuked her with these words, “You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You just joined the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Value Engineering

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

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No servant is above his master, and the disciples of Christ are called to follow Him to the Calvary, however costly this may be.

Who’s coming off of a great week? Me too. But my brother made me homesick with a photo of the beach where we grew up. Living in Hawaii, I was never much of a surfer, but I did enjoy boogie boarding. There’s nothing quite like catching a wave, sliding along the waters’ azure arch. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Anglican

The Last Page Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 22, 2017

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Jesus teaches us about the final judgment. This sermon uses the analogy of reading the last page of a book to explain the parable. It helps the hearer to see how this supports the doctrine of faith alone, and it encourages them to serve.

The first thing that I always do when I read a new book is to read the last few pages. Its something that I always do, and I can’t help it or stop it. I love reading the last scene and then reading the book to figure out what that last image portrayed means, or the reason and significance behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

"Seeing Jesus In The Feast Of Trumpets” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 27, 2017

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The Feast of Trumpets points prophetically to two dark days.

We come now to the first of the fall feasts of Israel, and the fifth of the seven feasts, the Feast of Trumpets. The instructions for this feast are fairly straight forward. (READ TEXT) In Numbers 29:1-6, we’re told the sacrifices to be made on this day. A special burnt offering was offered ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Upon Grace

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 7, 2017

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God's grace covers us all.

Sunday Night: Grace Upon Grace Place: BLCC Date: 12/10/17 Text: John 1.6-18 CT: God’s grace covers us all. In the last days of the Civil War, the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia, fell to the Union army. Abraham Lincoln insisted on visiting the city. Even though no one knew he was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Everybody’s God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 7, 2018

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The story of the wise men reminds us we worship a God above political might, a God over religious complacency, and a God over cultural prejudice. Often God colors outside the lines, moving in ways that shatter our assumptions. Our God is everybody's God!

Matthew 2:1-12 Everybody’s God Today we conclude the “twelve days of Christmas,” that period of time between Christmas day and Epiphany, celebrated just yesterday. In church history, Epiphany marks the arrival of the wise men, the magi from afar bringing gifts to celebrate the newborn king. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Name The Benefits Of Worry?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

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We can miss the mark and spend much of our time in useless areas. There are many dangerous habits we can drift into... Bring your worries and cares to Jesus.

IS THERE ANY PROFIT TO WORRY? WHY INVEST IN WORRY? I MISSED IT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts, you will need to condense to do in one part... I. HAVE YOU EVER MISSED IT? HAVE YOU EVER LOST SIGHT OF THE GOAL? A. TEXT: Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Palm Sunday 2019

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 12, 2019

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Some reflections on Palm Sunday

TSJ 2019 Palm Sunday 2019 This morning’s Gospel reading relates the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – usually accepted to have been in AD 29. Indeed in my opinion it is the most important week in history. We know the story of Palm Sunday so well that it is hard to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26, Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Where Is Your Faith? Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

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Faith counts on something being true even when it doesn’t appear to be so. “Faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.” There is the physical world and there is the spiritual world.

April 23 Where is Your Faith? Luke 8:22-25 A couple of insights about faith Faith counts on something being true even when it doesn’t appear to be so. Hebrews 11:1 Everyone has faith. The question of faith: Where is your faith in the ordinary routines of life? v.22 If faith ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight - Opponent #2: Self

Contributed by Jerry Rittenhouse on Mar 5, 2019

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Opponent #2 is harder than our first fight. Our first attempt to FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH was with People and their Problems. But today, our second opponent is the fight we have with SELF. This is a harder match.

VIDEO: FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT (LYRIC VIDEO) CHAMPION VIDEO: MAIN SLIDE: FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT SCRIPTURE SLIDES: 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#12 Undersatnding Love: Recognize There Are Pitfalls And Traps.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 18, 2016

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This is the 12 installment on Understanding love. This is part of a series or this lesson can stand alone. We need to learn to identify the traps and pitfalls of love. Guard your heart ---

#12 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: RECOGNIZE THE THERE ARE PITFALLS AND TRAPS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Proverbs 4:23 (KJV) Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. With this lesson I have cheese and a hidden trap... I eat some cheese and tell how ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Is One Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

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We have begun to look at what theologians and church fathers across the centuries have called the "marks" or the "notes" of the Church. Perhaps we can get a fresh look at God's words about the Church.

Ephesians 4:1-6 We have begun to look at what theologians and church fathers across the centuries have called the "marks" or the "notes" of the church. Coming without apology from an evangelical and scriptural perspective, still we are seeking to avoid the unproductive tension ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Grievous Mourning In Persia Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 14, 2021

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The Jews were condemned and needed someone to intercede on their behalf before the king. All are born in a body of flesh, prone to sin, separated and condemned before God. Our only hope was for someone to provide deliverance for us and intercede on our behalf.

Grievous Mourning in Persia Esther 4: 1-9 As we continue our study in Esther, the tension and anxiety continue to increase for the Jews in captivity. Haman’s hatred for Mordecai prompted him to persuade Ahasuerus to sign a decree calling for the complete annihilation of the Jewish population ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Outcast But Not Outspoken (2009)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 6, 2021

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Bartimaeus was blind and outcast, but he refused not to be heard because he was eager and desperate to pursue Jesus who could heal him.

Mark 10:46-52 They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. (47) When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

With Jesus In The School Of Social Change

Contributed by John Roy on Oct 26, 2016

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Change, if the world is not the way it needs to be---what is our response

One of the pressing questions of our day, or any day, is how do we make lasting social change which reflects the values of God’s Kingdom. The short answer for many is the ballot box. Yet there are plenty of issues which demand more nuance than legislation. From the Temperance movement of the 1820’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

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